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China EV makers to pivot to emerging markets as US, EU hike tariffs
The shift also comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping and his government’s increasing desire to boost cooperation with the Global South, which China considers itself a part of.
Mexico braces for 'dangerous' Hurricane Beryl impact
The record-breaking hurricane is due to make landfall on Friday morning.
2000-Year-Old Bottle of White Wine Found in a Roman Burial Site
Image via Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports Back in 2017, we featured the oldest unopened bottle of wine in the world here on Open Culture. Found in Speyer, Germany, in 1867, it dates from 350 AD, making it a venerable vintage indeed, but one recently outdone by a
Cardi B Accused Of Stealing 'Enough (Miami)' From Duo Featured In 'Reservation Dogs'
Cardi B found tons of success with 'Enough (Miami)' earlier this year, but two musicians are now suing her for allegedly plagiarizing it from them.
French Elections: Engaging expat voters worldwide
French citizens living abroad are represented in the National Assembly through the election of 11 of the 577 deputies, each representing different world regions. Euronews has interviewed some candidates who are vying for these votes—sometimes from a distance of thousands of
Why the US food system needs agroecology
Agroecology—a science, practice, and movement that seeks social, political, economic, and environmental sustainability in the global food system—is gaining momentum in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth-led commentary in Nature Food. As the co-authors report, the approach
Engineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditions
Microbes that are used for health, agricultural, or other applications need to be able to withstand extreme conditions, and ideally the manufacturing processes used to make tablets for long-term storage. MIT researchers have now developed a new way to make microbes hardy enough
The best rental car companies, according to Consumer Reports — and the worst
Renting a car can be hard, especially when you’ve got options — and a lot of questions. Read more...
Stranger Things, The Crown, and One Piece: The 10 most expensive Netflix series ever made
Netflix, originally a DVD rental service, sparked the streaming revolution when it launched its streaming service in 2007. Now nearly two-decades later, Netflix is still one of the few profitable streaming platforms with over 269 million paid subscribers around the globe. The
Ozempic could make low- or even alcohol-free beer and wine a lot more popular
Restaurant and food CEOs have been in the spotlight amid the rise of appetite suppressing GLP-1 drugs — first made popular by the diabetes treatment Ozempic. However, the impact of these highly-coveted medications will ripple across a variety of sectors including the alcohol
Disney World can't escape inflation: See how much food prices have risen in 10 years
Walt Disney World is a key player in the world of entertainment. The Orlando, Florida-based resort is widely known for being a magical place that welcomes those of all ages. Read more...
Biden camp announces $50M ad blitz, $17M voter outreach push
President Biden’s campaign will launch a $50 million battleground state ad blitz, it announced Friday, a move that comes as he seeks to assure voters he’s up for the job following last week’s dismal debate performance. The campaign also said it would invest $17 million to ramp
Who’s who in France’s left-wing coalition?
While the far-right and centrist camps have clear frontmen leading the charge, multiple faces make up France’s left-wing coalition.
UK left-wing candidate Galloway loses parliamentary seat
The veteran left-wing candidate lost to the Labour Party's Paul Waugh in his constituency, Rochdale.
Shapeways Files for Bankruptcy
Article URL: https://hackaday.com/2024/07/04/shapeways-files-for-bankruptcy/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40880987 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
'A society that doesn’t represent us’: Why AI needs more women
The World Economic Forum’s most recent gender pay gap report shows female representation in artificial intelligence (AI) engineering has doubled since 2016 – but remains woefully low (0.20%) compared to men. This is why more women need to hack into the AI mainframe.
Big wins for pro-Gaza bloc in UK election amid Labour victory
The war on Gaza has been the primary focus in this UK general election as five pro-Palestinian independents were elected as MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn.
Big wins for pro-Gaza bloc in UK election amid Labour landslide
The war on Gaza has been the primary focus in this UK general election as five pro-Palestinian independents were elected as MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn.
Labour's landslide win: What does it mean for the pound and UK stocks?
The Labour Party wins UK general election, securing a landslide majority. Analysts see positive implications for UK assets and economy.
Africa: Historic Moment As Nigeria Wins Bid to Host Africa's $5bn Energy Bank, Beats Ghana, S'africa, Cote d'Ivoire
[This Day] * Industry operators laud continent's first oil financial institution
The paradox of lessons
The people most likely to sign up for coaching or additional learning are the folks who are already good at their craft. “I’m terrible at this,” can lead to, “and I don’t want to be reminded of it.” Or perhaps, “I don’t want to waste their time,” or, “I’m never going to get
The EU should be the heat-pump pioneer
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/04/the-eu-should-be-the-worlds-heat-pump-pioneer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40880703 Points: 5 # Comments: 2
Masoud Barzani visits Baghdad for first time since 2018
The visit aimed to support Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani and address unresolved issues between the Iraqi government and the KRG in Erbil.
Syrian teenager stabbed to death in Turkey amid ongoing tensions
A Syrian teenager has been stabbed to death in Antalya as violent attacks on Syrians in Turkey continue
42 Dugg Taps Lil Baby, Sexyy Red & More For Debut Album '4eva Us Neva Them': Stream
42 Dugg has finally released his long-awaited debut studio album, and the tracklist is packed with guest appearances from Hip Hop A-listers.
Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?
Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqv5l6vnvqjo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40880615 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Who could replace Biden on the Democratic ticket?
Should US President Joe Biden be replaced on the Democratic ticket? If so, by whom, and how would that work?
Kien, the most-delayed video game in history, released after 22 years
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/games/article/2024/jul/04/kein-the-most-delayed-video-game-in-history-released-after-22-years Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40880582 Points: 11 # Comments: 3
Watch FKA Twigs Perform ‘Cellophane’ at London Charity Show
The singer appeared at the event to help raise money for War Child UK
Rewilding plan aims to bring majestic white storks to London
Working group to look at where birds might be introduced and engage with boroughs and local community in capital White storks could soon be wheeling in the skies above London and building their huge nests among towers, flats and spires as a result of new rewilding plans. After
Decoding the digital euro: A potential new means of payment
The European Central Bank (ECB) is working on the preparatory phase of the digital euro to make it as close to cash as possible in terms of privacy, safety, and accessibility — yet stakeholders remain concerned about its design and necessity.
European Inventor Award 2024: Watch live as the winning innovators are revealed
Fifteen of Europe's finest minds, with inventions across diverse domains from healthcare to energy storage, will participate in the final award ceremony on July 9.
Keir Starmer's Labour wins UK general election
Keir Starmer has led Britain's Labour Party to a landslide election victory, and on Friday will become prime minister.